Attention: Parents with children that have asthma

Asthma Education Classes are now available for patients you feel need more education on asthma. Classes are held on an individualized or group basis. An Asthma Educator will meet with the family on a one-to-one or group basis and provide a thorough Asthma Education session based on the NHLBI guidelines. The Asthma Educator will collaborate with the healthcare provider in educating a family with child/children that has/have asthma.

Primary Goals for Asthma Education Classes:

Decrease Emergency Room visits
Decrease Hospitalizations
Decrease School Absenteeism
Increase Families Knowledge on Asthma
Improve Child’s Quality of Life**

What can the Asthma Educator provide to the Families?

Asthma education classes provided in a friendly environment & easy to understand language
Collaborates with the child’s primary healthcare provider
Asthma Education classes can be provided in either Spanish or English depending upon the need of the family
Asthma material in the language needed (Spanish/English)
Hands-on instructions on the use of Asthma Devices/Tools
Provide the patient/family with an Asthma Action Plan based on the medications prescribed by their healthcare provider
Identify & refer to other resources based on families needs